Roughly 4,000 Vaux's swifts descended on a Salem, Oregon church at dusk, swirling above the steeple and plunging into its chimney in a display that had social-media viewers half-joking about the apocalypse. The birds funneled into the brick chimney of Salem First United Methodist Church on September 6, forming what onlookers described as a living […] The post Four thousand swifts spiral into an Oregon church chimney in annual migration spectacle appeared first on American Almanac .
Roughly 4,000 Vaux's swifts descended on a Salem, Oregon church at dusk, swirling above the steeple and plunging into its chimney in a display that had social-media viewers half-joking about the apocalypse. The birds funneled into the brick chimney of Salem First United Methodist Church on September 6, forming what onlookers described as a living cyclone above the building before vanishing inside, one wave after another, to roost for the night. Willamette University professor David P Craig captured the spectacle on video and shared it on Instagram , where the footage quickly spread. The event is part of a well-documented annual pattern. Vaux's swifts, tiny birds measuring no more than five inches long and weighing just over half an…Open
A boa constrictor named Princess has been chosen for a starring role in the Metropolitan Opera’s new adaptation of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte,” after a hands-on audition process that highlights just how far some productions go in the name of spectacle. The Metropolitan Opera in New York is taking its latest production in a bold […] The post Princess the boa constrictor wins role at the Metropolitan Opera after unique audition process appeared first on American Almanac .
A boa constrictor named Princess has been chosen for a starring role in the Metropolitan Opera’s new adaptation of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte,” after a hands-on audition process that highlights just how far some productions go in the name of spectacle. The Metropolitan Opera in New York is taking its latest production in a bold direction, casting a live boa constrictor for a prominent role. Princess, a large sun-glow boa constrictor with yellow-peach coloring, was selected to perform alongside carnival performer-turned-opera actor Zoe Ziegfeld, who will reprise the snake-charmer role for the third time at the Met. Another boa, Nala, has been named understudy. The unusual casting underscores the company’s commitment to…Open
YouTube giant MrBeast and four friends spent 12 hours trying to outrun 100 off-duty Indiana State Police troopers at a military training facility, and lost with an hour and a half still on the clock. Jimmy Donaldson, the 26-year-old content creator better known as MrBeast, dropped the video this week under the title "I Got […] The post MrBeast's latest YouTube stunt put him against 100 off-duty Indiana state troopers — and the troopers won appeared first on American Almanac .
YouTube giant MrBeast and four friends spent 12 hours trying to outrun 100 off-duty Indiana State Police troopers at a military training facility, and lost with an hour and a half still on the clock. Jimmy Donaldson, the 26-year-old content creator better known as MrBeast, dropped the video this week under the title "I Got Hunted By 100 Real Cops." The premise was simple: five contestants try to evade a hundred real law-enforcement officers across the grounds of the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Indiana. If the troopers caught all five before time ran out, they'd split a $500,000 prize. If even one contestant survived the full 12 hours, the money stayed with MrBeast's team. The troopers, all participating off-duty, collected the…Open
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were seen mingling with high-profile guests, including Fox News hosts and Cabinet members, during Sunday’s IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix race in Washington, DC.
The streets of Washington were filled Sunday as the IndyCar Series brought its high-speed show to the nation’s capital for the first time ever. The event closed streets around the National Mall and downtown D.C. and is being billed as one of the final spectacles commemorating the country’s 250th birthday at the behest of President Trump. #trump #indycar #grandprix #freedom250
Kyle Kirkwood has won the inaugural IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. on Sunday. He spoke to the media following his victory at a press conference.
